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Nitin Gadkari at his wittiest best at Vibrant Gujarat I Watch all his top quotes
At the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Roadways, stated that the government's objective is to transform India into the top automobile manufacturing hub globally. Moreover, the government aims to make the auto sector a Rs 25 lakh crore in...
Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh takes stock of progress of ongoing border fencing activity
In September this year Singh held a meeting with senior officials of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to erect border fencing along the India-Myanmar border in the state.
PM Modi inaugurates first stretch of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway; here's all you need to know
The first completed stretch of the mammoth expressway is part of the government's Golden Quadrilateral project that aims to span the length and breadth of the country.
Ashok Leyland, Ultratech Cement top buys post Union Budget 2023
Since this was the last full budget before the 2024 General Elections, it was expected that the government could announce some income support for the rural sector or implement some measures to boost consumption growth in the economy.
PCS union head warns airport strikes may last for several months
According to PCS union reports, lengthy border force airport strikes are possible. These strikes might go on for months.
Budget 2022: Positive ringtones for private and foreign investor participation
With India moving up strongly and steadily in the ease of doing business, it gets an edge to attract private & foreign investors. Investor confidence is strong in infrastructure sectors, supported by favourable long-term financing conditions, recovery stimulus packages and overseas investment programmes.
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Two-fold increase in target for highways augurs well for construction sector
Gati Shakti Plan is a digital platform which brings sixteen ministries including Railways and Roadways together for integrated planning and coordinated implementation of infrastructure-related projects.
Contractual employees of Punjab Roadways, PRTC launch indefinite strike
More than 2,000 buses of the state-owned Punjab Roadways and Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) stayed off roads, said Punjab Roadways, Punbus/PRTC Contract Workers' Union president Resham Singh Gill.
Budget allocation for North India increased to Rs 55,820 crore
National Highways will be undertaken in the State in the coming three years,besides making provision of Rs 1,000 crores for the welfare of Tea workers, especially women and their children in Assam and West Bengal. The budget announced a special scheme will be devised for the same.
Budget 2021: Vahdam Teas founder lauds Rs 1000 cr for tea workers; JetSynthesys MD says proposed use of AI indicative of New India
Here's what start-up bosses have to say about Madam FM's Covid Budget.
Gadkari to inaugurate/lay foundation stone of Rs 4,127 cr highway projects in Nagaland on Friday
The projects include providing alternate access to Imphal to Dimapur and connect Kohima to the Phek district and Myanmar border, besides improving transportation between Dimapur and other districts.
Recent surge in freight movement could mean that India's economy is getting back on track. Or is it?
The year-on-year growth of the Indian Railways’ freight business entered positive territory in mid-August for the first time since March 25, when a nationwide lockdown was announced by the government to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. With that, the economy, too, came to a standstill for at least two months.
Covid crisis: Trade unions write to PM, seek financial support for needy households
Besides, the unions have urged government provide free ration to all working population who have lost their jobs during this period irrespective of the ration card while providing wage payment subsidy to MSMEs for at least three months to help them sustain their employees.
Steel Minister seeks Japanese investment in fast-growing Indian steel market
Union Steel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan while speaking at a 'Workshop on Enabling Procedures for Increase of Steel Usage for the Growth of Economy' event organised by jointly ministry of steel, CII and Ministry of Economy, Japan, urged Japanese investors to invest in India's steel sector.
Bharat Bandh live updates: Strike by trade unions gets mixed response
10 Central trade unions have called fot the strike which is being supported by many other organisations. The protestors' demand during the Bharat Bandh includes Centre to drop the proposed labour reforms. A Bill in this regard was passed and proposes to merge 44 labour laws into four codes -- wages, industrial relations, social security, and safe working conditions.
Budget 2019: Nirmala Sitharaman highlights infra projects bridging rural urban divide
Sitharaman said that steps were taken to boost infrastructure in sectors like roads, waterways, metro and rail.
Budget: India to become $3 trillion economy in FY20, $5 trillion in a few years, says Nirmala Sitharaman
It is well within our capacity to reach $5 trillion economy in a few years, she said.
Blueprint for national gas grid, water grid unveiled
Presenting the first Budget of the Modi government in its second term, Sitharaman also said a package for power sector and structural reforms will be unveiled soon
Central Trade Unions begin two-day nationwide strike
Farmers will join road jam, demonstration, protest meetings throughout the country and register their disenchantment with the government and its policies.
Haryana Roadways employees to go on strike on Wednesday, public transport to be hit
The public transport services would be affected in Haryana on Wednesday as Roadways employees will go on a day-long strike to protest the government's move to allow private buses to ply within and from the state.
Not all cases against politicians will be withdrawn: UP minister
The Yogi Adityanath government's decision will pave the way for withdrawal of a case against the chief minister himself - and a dozen others - for allegedly organising a meeting in violation of prohibitory orders more than 22 years ago.
Centre to issue universal ID to persons with disabilities: Union minister
At present, an identity card issued by a state is not considered valid in another state, which causes inconvenience to people with disabilities in availing govt benefits.
Haryana Roadways buses off the road as employees strike work
The strike, to protest the permits given under the 2016- 17 transport policy, inconvenienced thousands of commuters who depend on Haryana Roadways buses.
Railways plans separate agency for fare changes
The proposed Railway Development Authority of India will consist of a chairman and four members independent of the railways.
need2know: Rail Budget to show the way for Big B
All eyes are on Suresh Prabhu today as he unveils the Rail Budget. It is going to be a tough one for Prabhu, and would hold some hints as to what Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has up his sleeve on Monday.
Top ministers review Haryana situation as Jat delegation meets Rajnath Singh
Top Union ministers, senior officers and the Army chief today reviewed the prevailing situation in Haryana where violence continued unabated following the Jat quota stir.
Normal life hit as day-long nationwide strike begins
Normal life was affected in various parts of the country, including in West Bengal and Kerala, as 10 central trade unions today went on a day-long nationwide strike.
Gita not a religious book: Haryana Education Minister Ram Bilas Sharma
Ram Bilas Sharma said the scripture is not a religious book and that its teachings will be part of moral education.
Government launches Green Roadway drive
Minister of state Pon Radhakrishnan said that the endeavour is a tribute to BR Ambedkar as the launch coincides with his death anniversary
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